Similar Stories 🔰

Monsoon activity became more active across India on Sunday, with heavy rain restricting flight operations in Mumbai, triggering weather alerts in Kerala, Odisha and Jharkhand, and bringing widespread downpour to Delhi and neighbouring regions.

Heavy rain has forced several districts in Odisha to shut schools and colleges as the state remains on alert for the third consecutive day of monsoon showers. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more rain till July 7, district administrations have begun taking precautionary measures as waterlogging and damage to infrastructure are reported from different areas.

Mumbai rains LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continuous spells of rain over the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places, extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations and gusty winds of 60-70 kmph.

MUMBAI: With heavy rain lashing Mumbai and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday advised private companies to allow employees to work from home wherever possible and announced a half-day for government and semi-government offices, excluding essential services.

MUMBAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The weather office also urged people to avoid unnecessary travel as conditions were expected to remain severe through the day.

NEW DELHI: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to continue across several parts of the country on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast an active southwest monsoon over large parts of north, west, central, east and northeast India.

The advisory came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds with speeds of 80-90 kmph in the state capital and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts.

Mumbai Rain Havoc: The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places. Authorities have ordered all government, private, and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai to remain closed on Monday due to worsening weather conditions. Check IMD forecast here.

Mumbai's relentless monsoon has forced the University of Mumbai to halt its examination schedule, with authorities postponing all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations slated for July 6, 2026. Heavy rainfall, widespread waterlogging, and transport disruptions brought large parts of the city to standstill.

Schools and colleges across Mumbai remained closed today after authorities declared aholiday in view of the India Meteorological Department's orange alert for heavy rainfall. The precautionary measure was extended to educational institutions in Thane and Palghar districts as officials prioritised the safety of students amid forecasts of intense showers and gusty winds.